Description

About the Organization

A leading national non-profit organization in Saudi Arabia focused on vegetation development, ecosystem restoration, and combating desertification. The organization plays a strategic role in advancing environmental sustainability initiatives aligned with national priorities.

Role Overview

The Chief Environmental Officer (CEvO) will serve as the senior executive responsible for shaping and leading the organization’s environmental strategy, programs, and impact. This role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and strong execution capability to drive large-scale environmental initiatives across vegetation development, land restoration, and sustainability.

The CEvO will work closely with executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment with national environmental priorities and long-term sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and lead the organization’s environmental vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap.
Align environmental programs with national sustainability priorities and initiatives.
Provide executive oversight across all environmental and restoration programs.

Program & Operational Oversight

Oversee large-scale vegetation restoration, land rehabilitation, and sustainability programs.
Ensure effective planning, execution, and performance of environmental initiatives.
Establish and monitor KPIs and impact metrics.

Technical Authority

Act as the organization’s subject matter authority in environmental science, restoration ecology, and desertification control.
Review and approve scientific approaches, methodologies, and project frameworks.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

Build and maintain relationships with government entities, international organizations, and research institutions.
Represent the organization in high-level forums and environmental platforms.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
Strengthen governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.

Team Leadership

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of environmental experts and specialists.
Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in environmental leadership roles.
Proven experience in leading large-scale environmental or sustainability programs.
Experience working with government entities, NGOs, or international organizations is highly preferred.
Strong track record in strategy development and execution.

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and vision
Executive leadership and decision-making
Deep technical expertise in environmental systems
Stakeholder influence and relationship management
Program and performance management
Change management and organizational leadership

Preferred Expertise Areas

Vegetation development and restoration
Desertification control
Biodiversity conservation
Climate change and sustainability
Land and natural resource management

Benefits

Lead high-impact environmental initiatives at a national level
Shape long-term sustainability outcomes
Work with leading stakeholders and experts
Opportunity to build and scale environmental programs

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